Tag Archives: humor

7 Rules to Being a Barbarian in Windemere

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

If someone outside of the tribe calls you names then smile and offer to buy them a drink.  If they insult the tribe then loom over them and give off an intimidating presence.  If they insult your parents or spouse … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You’re a Fictional Assassin

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Every article of clothing that you own has a hidden weapon.  This makes doing laundry very difficult and it is not uncommon for a knife to get stuck in the lint trap.  Let’s not even get into the challenge of … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You Should Go Outside

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

At the urging of loved ones, including the dying orchid in the corner, you decide to open the window.  Taking a big sniff of fresh air, you promptly pass out.  Apparently, you’ve been inside for so long that your body … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You’ve Gone Too Far With Your Advertising

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

A big chunk of an indie author’s life is promoting their books.  Whether it’s available or about to come out, you need to spread the word.  Yet, sometimes an author might go too far and things begin to unravel.  At … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Super Henchman Shoppe

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to my store.  So, are you here to recruit or upgrade someone?  Sorry, I have to ask even if you have a minion behind him.  Never know if he’s a bodyguard, chauffeur, or a snack.  Well, put this young … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You Are a Henchman

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Not much of an introduction is needed for this.  The title basically says it all.  Though I will say that it looks like the 2nd Stormtrooper from the left is staring at me.  Creepy. You are wearing the same thing … Continue reading →

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7 Signs You’re an Author and Parent

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I tried to find ‘Parenthood Memes’ and I got a lot of stuff that I don’t want to talk about here.  Just think about that first word and you might figure out the terrifying, unfunny stuff I found.  This … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Windemere Tours Incorporated

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Sounds like you need to get away from wherever you live.  Well, you’ve come to the right place to escape the Shattered States.  Whatever that is.  I don’t get out much, kid, so the world outside could be ruled by … Continue reading →

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7 Signs a Person is Suffering from Author Fatigue

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Does this really need an intro?  Sure most, if not all, of us have been here at some point.  This is possibly a new thing I’ll do from time to time, which was inspired by John W. Howell’s Ten 10 … Continue reading →

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More on How to Survive in the Shattered States

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Okay, youngsters, did everyone read the short list of tips to survive or at least die with some dignity?  Yes, Timmy, I know hyperlinks don’t work since the Internet is no more outside of the Wi-Fi Dens.  I should add … Continue reading →

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